Faculty of Social Sciences

Studies

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a range of degree programmes in the subjects of Demography, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Nursing Science, Political Science, Communication Science, Sociology and Science and Technology Studies. With around 11,000 students and nine departments, it is one of the University’s largest faculties. The degree programmes currently comprise bachelor’s, master’s and PhD courses. The Faculty is also involved in various courses run by the University of Vienna’s Postgraduate Center. Detailed information on the various degree programmes at the University of Vienna can be found on the Teaching Affairs and Student Services website. 

Students in the University of Vienna’s main lecture theatre
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PhD Programme in Social Sciences

The doctoral programme centres on research into students’ own dissertation projects and the writing of a dissertation in accordance with international standards. Excellent supervision, a comprehensive range of teaching and training opportunities, and a stimulating research environment prepare PhD students for a wide range of careers and roles both within and outside academia.

The Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences offers early-career researchers an ideal opportunity to take part in cutting-edge research as part of a structured programme and to be supervised by internationally renowned researchers.

Directorates of Studies (SPL) at the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Directorates of Studies (SPL) are responsible for matters relating to the organisation of studies as well as relevant legal questions, which makes them key contact persons for students.

Among other things, the responsibilities of the directorates of studies include:

  • Providing information and advice (together with the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) and the service facilities of the University of Vienna)
  • Issuing certificates for completed degree programmes and Diploma Supplements
  • Recognition of examinations in the form of official notices, advance notice of credit recognition for courses to be attended abroad, formation of examination committees, etc.
  • Assessments concerning the admission to degree programmes
  • Demand-oriented planning and organisation of courses and examinations in one or several degree programmes (curriculum)
  • Implementation of quality assurance measures in the field of studying and teaching.

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List Directors of Study

Directors of Study in Charge at the Academic Departments

Head: the respective Director of Studies

Director of Studies:
Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik
SSSt Political Science

Vice-Directors of Studies:
Mag. Mag. Dr. Peter Slominski, Privatdoz.
Mag. Dr. Armin Puller

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Director of Studies:
Mag. Dr. Petra Herczeg, Privatdoz.
SSSt Communication

Vice-Directors of Studies:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sabine Einwiller
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Desiree Schmuck, BA

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Director of Studies:
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Parzer
SSSt Soziologie

Vice-Directors of Studies:
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Elisabeth Reitinger, Privatdoz.
Mag. Dr. Raphaela Kogler, Bakk. MA
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Maximilian Fochler

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Director of Studies:
Mag. Dr. Bernhard Hadolt, MSc
SSSt Social and Cultural Anthropology

Vice-Directors of Studies:
Ass.-Prof. Dr. Sabine Grenz
Mag. Dr. Michaela Krenceyová
Mag. Dr. Christa Markom

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Director of Studies:
Univ.-Prof. Thomas Meyer, PhD
Department of Government

Vice-Director of Studies:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tatjana Thelen, M.A.
Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology

Vice-Director of Studies:
Assoz. Prof. Dr. Valeria Bordone
Department of Sociology

Vice-Director of Studies:
Univ.-Prof. Markus Wagner, PhD
Department of Geovernment

Vice-Director of Studies:
Assoz. Prof. Dr. Claudia Wilhelm, M.A.
Department of Communication

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